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Radiant Floor Wastes
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from Original price $265$225Radiant Tile Insert Linear Shower Grate - Brushed Satin
Manufactured from 316 grade stainless steel Wide range of sizes 7-year warranty Australian Watermark approved 12mm deep insert can accommodate up...
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from Original price $90$69Radiant Tile Insert Square Floor Waste - Brushed Satin
Manufactured from 316 grade stainless steel Range of sizes 7-year warranty Australian Watermark approved 12mm deep insert can accommodate up t...
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from Original price $380$323Radiant Tile Insert Linear Shower Grate Brushed Gold
Manufactured from 316 grade stainless steel Brushed Gold finish Range of sizes 7-year warranty* Australian Watermark approved 12mm deep ins...
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from Original price $400$340Radiant Tile Insert Linear Shower Grate Matt Black
Manufactured from 316 grade stainless steel Matt Black Teflon coating Range of sizes 7-year warranty* Australian Watermark approved 12mm deep ins...
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Original price $165Current price $140Radiant Tile Insert Square Floor Waste - Matte Black
Manufactured from 316 grade stainless steel Matte Black finish 100mm x 100mm 7-year warranty* Australian Watermark approved 12mm deep insert can a...
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from Original price $380$323Radiant Tile Insert Linear Shower Grate Gun Metal Grey 600 - 900mm
The Radiant Tile Insert Linear Shower Grate is a simple yet elegant rectangular design which will all but disappear after tile installation. These ...
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Original price $190Current price $162Radiant Tile Insert Square Floor Waste - Brushed Gold
Manufactured from 316 grade stainless steel Brushed Gold finish 100mm x 100mm 7-year warranty* Australian Watermark approved 12mm deep insert can ...
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from Original price $400$374Radiant Tile Insert Linear Shower Grate - Warm Brushed Nickel
he Radiant Tile Insert Linear Shower Grate is a simple yet elegant rectangular design which will all but disappear after tile installation. These ...
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Original price $190Current price $162Radiant Tile Insert Square Floor Waste - Gun Metal Grey
The Radiant Tile Insert Square Shower Grate is a simple yet elegant square design, coming in a range of sizes to suit any bathroom. Manufacture...
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Original price $190$162Radiant Tile Insert Square Floor Waste - Warm Brushed Nickel
The Radiant Tile Insert Square Shower Grate is a simple yet elegant square design, coming in a range of sizes to suit any bathroom. Manufacture...
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$190Radiant Square Slotted Floor Grate (Gun Metal Grey) 100mm x 100mm (74mm Outlet)
The Radiant Square Slotted Floor Grate (Gun Metal Grey) 100mm x 100mm (74mm Outlet) delivers a seamless and stylish look, helping customers achieve...
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A Radiant tile insert floor waste is a drainage grate designed to be filled with a matching floor tile, so the waste disappears visually into the surrounding floor instead of standing out as a separate metal grate. This is the defining feature of the Radiant range and the reason it is specified so often in high-end bathroom and wet area fitouts.
What a tile insert floor waste actually is
Rather than showing a stainless steel or coloured surface, a radiant tile insert has a shallow recessed tray in the centre of the grate body that a tiler cuts a matching tile piece to fit into. Once installed and grouted, the drainage point reads as continuous floor tiling with only a slim perimeter gap for water to run to. This is the main reason designers specify radiant tiles over a standard floor grate, since it removes the visual break that a metal grate creates in a tiled floor, especially in large-format tile installations where pattern continuity matters.
Where tile insert grates are used
Radiant tile insert floor wastes are most common in bathrooms, ensuites and laundries where the floor tile runs continuously through a shower recess or wet area. They also suit alfresco and outdoor tiled areas where a visible metal grate would interrupt the paving pattern. Because the insert tray is shallow, tile insert grates work best with tiles under around 12mm thick, so check your tile thickness against the product specification before ordering, particularly for stone tiles which can run thicker than porcelain.
Stainless steel floor wastes and grate finishes
Not every project calls for a tile insert. The Radiant range also includes standard stainless steel floor wastes with a visible grate face, which suit areas where a tiled insert is not practical or where a clean stainless finish is the preferred look. Stainless floor grates resist corrosion and staining better than painted or coated alternatives, which matters in wet areas that see constant water exposure. For a decorative alternative to plain stainless, gold and gunmetal floor grates are available across the Radiant range, giving a warmer or darker metal tone that matches brushed brass or matte black tapware suites increasingly common in Australian bathroom design.
Floor grates, drop-in grates and architectural styles
Beyond the tile insert option, floor grates come in several patterns, from simple linear slot designs to more decorative grid and architectural styles. A drop-in floor grate sits into a pre-formed channel or point waste body, which simplifies installation compared to grates that need to be fully integrated with the waterproofing membrane during construction. Architectural floor grates with finer, more uniform patterning are typically chosen for commercial or higher-spec residential fitouts where the grate itself is a visible design element rather than something to be hidden.
Coloured floor wastes and matching your fitout
Coloured floor wastes let the drainage point match rather than contrast with surrounding tapware and fittings. Beyond gold and gunmetal, most of the Radiant range is available in a spread of finishes so you can match the floor waste to your shower screen hardware, tapware and any other exposed metal fittings in the same wet area, keeping the finish palette consistent from floor to fixture.
Sizing and floor trap considerations
Floor traps with grating need to be matched to your existing plumbing rough-in and floor waste pipe location, so measure the point waste or channel position before selecting a grate. Getting this measurement wrong is one of the most common causes of on-site delays during a bathroom renovation, since grates and trap bodies are not always interchangeable between brands.
Delivery and returns
Radiant floor wastes and grates ship Australia-wide. If you are unsure which grate pattern or finish suits your tile and fitout, our 60-day returns policy allows you to return an unused, unfitted item if it turns out not to be the right match once you see it against your tiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a tile insert floor waste?
A tile insert floor waste, also called a radiant tile insert, has a shallow recessed tray built into the grate body that holds a cut piece of matching floor tile. Once grouted in place, the drain reads as continuous floor tiling rather than a visible metal grate, which is why it is popular in higher-end bathroom and wet area fitouts.
Can I use a tile insert grate with any tile thickness?
Tile insert grates are designed for a specific insert depth, generally suited to tiles up to around 12mm thick. Thicker stone or porcelain tiles may not sit flush in the tray, so it is worth checking the exact insert depth on the product specification against your chosen tile before ordering.
What finishes are available besides plain stainless steel?
The Radiant range includes gold and gunmetal floor grates as well as other coloured finishes, in addition to standard stainless steel floor wastes. These let the drainage point match brushed brass, matte black or other tapware finishes used elsewhere in the same wet area.
What is the difference between a drop-in floor grate and an architectural floor grate?
A drop-in floor grate sits into a pre-formed channel or point waste body, making it straightforward to install without integrating the grate directly into the waterproofing membrane. Architectural floor grates use finer, more uniform patterning and are usually chosen where the grate is meant to be a visible design feature rather than concealed.
Do I need to know my plumbing measurements before choosing a floor grate?
Yes. Floor grates and floor traps with grating need to match your existing point waste or channel position, so the rough-in measurement should be confirmed before selecting a product. Grate and trap bodies are not always interchangeable between brands, so mismatched sizing is a common cause of installation delays.
